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LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
GUARDIANSHIP VOLUNTEER
Los Angeles, CA 90012
111 No. Hill Street
LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
PROJECT
The Guardianship Volunteer Project is open to people who need FAMILY LAW
assistance with guardianships and conservatorships of the person.
LOS SERVICES
This program does not assist you if there is an estate or financial
resources that you need the authority to manage. Volunteer
attorneys and paralegals donate their time assisting people to
ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT
complete and file the appropriate paperwork and informing them
about the legal process. There are many forms necessary to file for
Civil Courthouse
guardianship so individuals should allow several hours to complete
the process. A Spanish speaking volunteer is usually available on
Wednesday and Thursday.
Room 252, Second Floor
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9 a.m. - 12 noon/1 - 3 p.m.
Operated by Public Counsel FAMILY LAW
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FAMILY LAW INFORMATION FAMILY COURT SERVICES
FAMILY LAW CENTER Family Court Services, a project of the Superior Court, offers
SERVICES The Family Law Information Center provides general family law
information, referrals and assistance to self-represented parties.
numerous services to the public with child custody and visitation
issues. The Family Court Services Mediation Office provides an
opportunity for parents to write their own custody and visitation plans.
Parties are provided legal forms and procedural guidance in the (Financial matters are not discussed in this setting.) If parents cannot
Need custody or visitation orders? areas of dissolution of marriage (divorces), legal separation,
Need help with a divorce or paternity action? agree on a custody plan for their children, the Family Court Services
paternity cases and responses to domestic violence actions by a Child Custody Evaluations Office may be ordered to provide the court
Unsure what forms you need in family law? paralegal, under the supervision of an attorney. Within these areas
è Please go to the Family Law Information Center. and parents with information and recommendations. A fee may be
assistance can be sought regarding child custody and visitation, charged for an evaluation.
child and spousal support and limited property issues. The staff
Need help with a support order? may assist both sides of the same case. Additionally, the Family Court Services staff of mental health
Driver’s license suspended for non-payment? Room 227, Second Floor professionals offers child-focused programs for parents who are
Claim never served, but there is a support order against you? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday divorcing, separating or have children together. Parents and Children
Served with documents from the District Attorney’s Office? 8 a.m. - 12 noon/1 - 4:30 p.m. Together (PACT) is an educational program that assists parents in
è Please go to the Family Law Facilitator’s Office. Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 noon only helping their children adjust to changes in their family and is
mandatory for parents who have a custody and/or visitation dispute.
Parenting Without Conflict is a six week parent education program for
Victim of domestic violence?
Threatened with recent abuse? FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR high conflict families. Parents attend this program by court order.
These programs are free.
Need help getting a restraining order?
The Family Law Facilitator assists parties with child support,
è Please go to the Domestic Violence Project. spousal support and health insurance issues. The staff consists of Room 241, Second Floor
attorneys and paralegals who will meet with parties individually to Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 12 noon/1 - 4:30 p.m.
Need help planning when the children will be with each parent? attempt to resolve their support issues. The staff does not give (213) 974-5524
Children need help adjusting to the divorce or visitation plan? legal advice nor does it represent a particular party in an action. PACT Information: (888) 889-9900
è Please go to Family Court Services Mediation Office.
The office serves parties referred by the courts and walk-in parties.
There are offices located in each district court, including the
Need emergency services such as food or shelter? Central Civil West Courthouse. Each district office services the INFO LINE OF LOS ANGELES
Want job training for a better paying job? public either by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Specific
Info Line of Los Angeles provides information about and referrals for
Need referrals to low cost dental or health care services? information as to each of the district offices is available upon
more than 4,500 services in Los Angeles County. An advisor assists
Ordered to participate in parenting classes, family or domestic request.
in identifying appropriate programs and community resources for
violence counseling? individuals, children, and families involved in the court system. All
Need a monitor for visitation? Room 830, Eighth Floor
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday services are confidential, and may include referrals to legal support
è Please go to Info Line. services, public benefits, substance abuse programs, counseling, job
8 a.m. - 12 noon/1 - 4 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 noon only training programs, and many other needed services.
Low income?
Need help with custody, visitation, child abduction or domestic Located in the Family Law Information Center
violence? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT Room 227, Second Floor
Monday & Wednesday
è Please go to the Legal Aid Foundation of
Los Angeles. Volunteer attorneys and law students provide legal assistance to 8 a.m. - 12 noon/1 - 4:30 p.m.
abused victims and their children by preparing the legal documents
required to obtain temporary, and ultimately permanent, restraining
Need custody of a minor who is not your biological child? orders which can include orders for custody, restricted visitation
Need legal authority to care for an adult who is incapable of caring and child support. The Project also provides legal assistance to LEGAL AID FOUNDATION OF
for him/herself? elderly individuals and to minor children seeking protection against LOS ANGELES (TOLL CENTER)
è Please go to the Guardianship Volunteer Project. sexual abuse by family members.
The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (Toll Center) provides legal
Department 8, Room 245, Second Floor advice on all areas of family law to low income persons.
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m./1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Nominal fee unless waived Department 8, Room 245, Second Floor
Operated by L.A. County Bar Assoc., joint project Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
ALL SERVICES AT NO CHARGE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED with the Superior Court 8:30 - 11:30 a.m./1:30 - 3:30 p.m.